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Defending the Gospel: The Truth of Justification
The purity of the Gospel is never more than one generation—or one compromise—away from being lost. In our latest teaching, we delve into the high-stakes confrontation between the Apostle Paul and the Apostle Peter in Antioch. This pivotal moment in church history serves as a timeless reminder that even the most respected leaders can fall into the trap of people-pleasing and legalism.
When Peter withdrew from fellowship with Gentile believers to appease a specific religious group, he wasn’t just making a social faux pas; he was undermining the very foundation of salvation by grace. Paul’s public rebuke of Peter wasn’t about personal ego—it was about protecting the “Great Exchange”: our sin for Christ’s righteousness.
Key Insights from Galatians 2:11–21:
- The Danger of Hypocrisy: How the “fear of man” leads to religious segregation and influences others, including leaders like Barnabas, to compromise the truth.
- Justification vs. Performance: A deep dive into the judicial reality that no one is declared righteous by “works of law,” but only through faith in Jesus Christ.
- The Crucified Life: Understanding what it means to die to the law’s condemnation so that we may live for God through a unique union with the Savior.
Master the Message: The Complete Teaching Package
To help you go deeper into these truths, we have prepared a professional-grade study resource. Whether you are a pastor, a small group leader, or a student of the Word, this package provides the tools you need to articulate the doctrine of grace with clarity and conviction.
What’s inside the digital download:
- Comprehensive Study Outline: A verse-by-verse breakdown of Paul’s defense of the Gospel.
- Teacher & Student Guides: Ready-to-use materials designed for classroom or personal discipleship.
- Interactive Mastery Quiz: A 10-question assessment with a complete answer key and theological rationale to ensure core concepts are mastered.
- Focus Terms & Deep Dives: Detailed explorations of Justification by Faith, The Crucified Life, and Gospel Purity.
Don’t let the simplicity of the Gospel be clouded by human tradition or performance. Reclaim the power of the cross and learn to live a life motivated not by rules, but by the love of the Son of God.
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